"Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra was declared Record of the Year and won the statuette for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Gotye's "Making Mirrors" won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album.

FUN. was named Best New Artist and the group's hit "We Are Young" earned the Grammy for Song of the Year.

The Black Keys won the Best Rock Performance honor for "Lonely Boy" and the Best Rock Album accolade for "El Camino."